2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class jump start

710 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the
vehicle be transported with all wheels off
the ground using flatbed or appropriate
wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is
preferable to other types of towing.
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the
vehicle may be towed with all wheels on
the ground or front axle raised only so far
as necessary to have the vehicle moved to
a safe location where the recommended
towing methods can be employed.!
To prevent damage during transport, do not
tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension
parts.
!
Before towing the vehicle observe the fol-
lowing instructions:


Do not tow-start the vehicle.


Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment
with the ignition switched off.


Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Tow-
ing with sling-type equipment over bumpy
roads will damage radiator and supports.


Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing eye bolt.
Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow
rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspen-
sion parts. For more information see “Install-
ing towing eye bolt” (
page 713).
i
If the battery is disconnected or discharged


the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch


the automatic transmission will remain
locked in park positionP.
For more information see “Batteries”
(
page 702) or “Jump starting” (
page 707).

744 IndexAudio AUX (COMAND) 125
Audio DVD
Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 123
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Pause function (COMAND) 121
Stop function (COMAND) 121
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 383
Automatic climate control 491
Adjusting air distribution
(COMAND) 271
Adjusting air flow from air vents
(COMAND) 275
Adjusting air volume (COMAND) 271
Adjusting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) 274
Air recirculation mode 496
Central climate control menu
(COMAND) 272
Defrosting 494
Operating via COMAND 269
Rear window defroster 496
Selecting Mono mode
(COMAND) 273
Setting temperature (COMAND) 270
Setting the temperature 494Switching cooling on or off
(COMAND) 272
Automatic headlamp mode 301, 392
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 398
Automatic locking when driving 363
Automatic shift program 427
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 424
Automatic shift program 427
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 433
Fluid 733
Fluid level 558
Gear ranges 426
Gear selector lever 417
Gear shifting malfunctions 433
Hill start assist system 425
Kickdown 424
Kickdown, manual shift program
(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 432
Manual shift program mode
(CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG) 430
Program mode selector switch 427
Shifting procedure 420Starting the engine 406
Steering wheel gearshift control 428
Transmission fluid 558
Transmission positions 421
AUX
Audio 125
Video 126
AUX jacks 125
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 689
Bar 586
BAS 67
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 361
Replacing 686
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 361
Replacing 686
Batteries, vehicle 702
Charging 705
Discharged, Jump starting 707
Disconnecting 704
For electrical consumers 702
For starter 702

749 Index
Loading (COMAND) 116
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122
Setting the audio format
(COMAND) 124
Video (COMAND) 128
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 373
COMAND menu 264
EBP 70
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical Data 731
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic parking brake 412
Indicator lamp 31, 610
Messages in display 646
Warning lamp 31, 610
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic traction system 72
Emergency call system 522
Emergency calls, Tele Aid 523
Emergency engine shut-down 717
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 433Emergency operations
Locking the vehicle 684
Releasing from inside 504
Remote door lock 529
Remote door unlock 529
Unlocking the trunk 685
Unlocking the vehicle 684
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 707
First aid kit 681
Flat tire 696
Fuses 714
Roadside Assistance 16
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 525
Towing the vehicle 710
Emission control 548
Emission control information label 723
Emission control system warranties 14
Engine
Belt layout 724
Cleaning 597
Compartment 553
Coolant 559, 735, 738
Malfunction indicator lamp 31, 612Number 722, 723
Oil 557, 733, 736
Oils 554
Residual heat and ventilation 498
Starting 406
Technical data 725
Turning off 415
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 554
Adding 557
Additives 736
Checking level 554
Checking level (Dipstick) 557
Checking level (Instrument cluster
control system) 555
Consumption 554
Dipstick 557
Filler neck 557, 558
Messages in display 556, 670
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 733
ESP
®
70
Messages in display 641, 652
Warning lamp 31, 609, 614

752 IndexI
Identification labels 722
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 723
Ignition 365, 367
Switching on 365
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 367
Immobilizer 79
Indicator lamps see Lamps,
indicator and warning
Individualization
Voice Control 350
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Infrared reflecting windshield 536
Inside door handle 362
Instrument cluster 30, 434
Coolant temperature gauge 31, 435
Fuel gauge 31
Illumination 434, 483
Lamps 608
Multifunction display 282
Outside temperature indicator 436
Selecting the language
(COMAND) 258Interior lighting 398
Activating automatic control 398
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 265
Deactivating automatic control 398
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 266
Reading lamps in the front 399
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming 383
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 682, 697
Jacking up the vehicle 697
Jump starting 707K
Key, Mechanical 684
Loss of 361
Key, SmartKey 352
Battery check lamp 352, 355
Factory setting 354
Global locking and unlocking 354
Lock button 352
Locking and unlocking 352
Loss of 361
Messages in display 662
Opening button for trunk 352
Panic button 64
Remote control 352
Restoring to factory setting 355
Selective setting 355
Starting the engine 407
Switching on ignition with 365
Turning off engine 415
Unlock button 352
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 356
Battery check lamp 356, 360
Factory setting 359
Global locking and unlocking 360
Important notes on using
KEYLESS-GO* 358